Local law · Int 0134-2026
Housing decisions for transgender, gender nonconforming, non-binary and intersex individuals
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to housing decisions for transgender, gender nonconforming, non-binary and intersex individuals
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Correction to assess all incarcerated individuals for their risk of sexual victimization at intake and when transferred between facilities. This bill would also create an appeals process for transgender, gender non-conforming and intersex individuals who requested specific housing based on identifying as such. This bill would also empower the Board of Correction to issue opinions regarding appeals of housing requests related to gender identity.
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
Introduced in conjunction with the Brooklyn Borough President.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Criminal Justice
Cosponsors
Crystal Hudson, Chi A. Ossé and 23 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic25
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- Crystal Hudson
- Chi A. Ossé
- Farah N. Louis
- Gale A. Brewer
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Alexa Avilés
- Christopher Marte
- Harvey D. Epstein
- Julie Won
- Justin E. Sanchez
- Carmen N. De La Rosa
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Criminal Justice
NYC Council